Posted on 30 June 2012 by Destivar
SAN ANTONIO — The broadband era began with the expectation that Internet connections were like buffets all you can eat, 24 hours a day. But users are now being prodded to think about how much they’re consuming.
In Texas, Time Warner Cable customers have been given the online equivalent of a scale in the bathroom, a “usage tracker” that adds up all the household’s Facebooking and YouTubing. Customers who sign up for a light plan of 5 gigabytes of broadband — that’s the equivalent of two high-definition movie downloads — are rewarded with a $5 discount each month if they don’t go over. If they do, they pay $1 for every additional gigabyte.
“We’re moving away from one-size-fits-all,” said Jon Gary Herrera, a Texas spokesman for the cable company, which now tends to call itself a broadband company instead. Continue Reading
Posted on 30 June 2012 by Destivar
By dumping millions of dollars in funding into shows that might otherwise find a home on cable TV, YouTube has squarely positioned itself as a competitor to the broadcast giants of the world. But money may not be enough. Without an effort to change its image and cater to content creators, can YouTube ever really be seen as a TV platform?
YouTube has come a long way from its humble start as a meme generator – the site that birthed the likes of the Numa Numa guy, MysteryGuitarMan, and Jenna Marbles. Today, it’s blossoming into a platform for the next generation of media and entertainment. But can YouTube really make the leap from online novelty to mainstream TV provider? Above and beyond the technological challenges, the site has an image problem it will need to address. Continue Reading
Posted on 29 June 2012 by Destivar
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The IAWTV Awards honors and promotes excellence in web television.
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Arlington, Va., June 27, 2012 – The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)reg; today announced it will partner with the International Academy of Web Television (IAWTV) on an expanded awards program. The 2013 International CES®, the world’s most important technology event, will be host to the 2013 IAWTV Awards show on January 8 at The Venetian. Owned and produced by CEA, the 2013 International CES will be held January 8-11 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
“More than 30,000 entertainment professionals attend the International CES,” said Karen Chupka, senior vice president of events and conferences at CES. “The IAWTV Awards is an important new attraction for the content community since it celebrates all the great entertainment created for online audiences. We are thrilled that the IAWTV Awards are returning in an even bigger way at the 2013 CES.” Continue Reading
Posted on 29 June 2012 by Destivar
The Supreme Court has turned down media companies’ plea to lift a prohibition on owning both a newspaper and a television station in the same market.
The justices today denied the companies’ appeal without comment. The media outlets say the restrictions no longer make sense in the Internet era.
The appeal also sought to get rid of other ownership limits including how many local television stations one company can control.
The companies say the rules make it harder for broadcasters and newspapers to do business and respond to competitors on the Internet, satellite and cable – entities which don’t face the same restrictions.
Critics of media consolidation have warned of the dangers of too many media outlets falling under the ownership of a handful of large corporations.
Posted on 27 June 2012 by Destivar
Weekly podcast dedicated to independent internet television and original for the web content. Join host Destini and guests as they discuss what’s hot and streaming in the world of online entertainment.
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